Building 21 Association

Happy and blessed Black History Month to all our friends and neighbors!

The next 21 Association general session gathering will be: Thursday, February 23, via Zoom, start time: 7 p.m.

every building: A Necessitysigned Floor Captains. If you have not volunteered

– List all “emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor

2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered to all lobbies on Saturdays)

3. Elevator notices – Read them and talk to your neighbors about them

4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings

5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay election; Security: 718-671-3050 • CSO: 718-320-3300

6. That’s all! That’s it!

If you have questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information: email: 21association@gmail.com, call: 347-504-1821, or attend the monthly general meetings via Zoom video conference. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend.

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

Naacp

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

NAACP Co-op City and DOE Chancellor David Banks Town Hall: The NAACP was pleased and honored to host and organize the town hall event with Riverbay Corporation. As a community, we have a vested interest in what is best for our youth and our community. Hearing so many conversations and concerns about education, the NAACP branch knew it was important to have the Department of Education Chancellor and his team visit our community and have meaningful dialogue with educators, parents and the community at-large. As a special treat, Ron Hartridge contacted us and made the collaboration with the P.S.153x Color Guard, led by Ms. Lisa Williams ,possible. The performance by the youth was absolutely awesome. They showed up and showed out! Kudos. We asked questions important for the schools but also spoke to the guests about the adult programs Truman used to offer. If anyone has one of the booklets from back then or knows where I can get one, the NAACP would appreciate you con-

MLK Day of Service hosted by Councilman Kevin Riley was a collaboration of organizations out doing voter registration on Saturday, January 28, at the Bartow Mall location from 12-2 p.m.

It was a nice day and a nice turnout. Thank you, members, for your service and NAACP Co-op City Branch representation.

The Co-op City Branch was established in July 1973. In recognition, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin that is now available. Purchase yours now for $20 each. To order, send payment to the address below. More information to follow regarding our 50th Anniversary Celebration Events.

Scholarship: Do not miss the chance for your child to apply for a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline for high school seniors to apply for an Albert Shanker Scholarship is quickly approaching.cepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an accredited college or university. We believe that education is the gateway to a productive life. This opportunity will instill a greater sense of belonging and motivation for your child to make it through their higher education. The deadline to apply for a $5,000 scholarship is Tuesday, Feb. 28. Encourage your graduating students to apply!

54th NAACP Image Awards – Saturday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. on BET

Remember, Covid-19 is still here. Wash hands, wear a mask, get vaccinated, boosted and get the

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP. Become a member or gift a membership: Adult: $30, Youth: $10, make checks/money orders payable to: NAACP Co-op City #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

When driving in garages, follow all posted directional signs and speed limits. Stay aware of your surroundings. Watch out for pedestrians.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Dear cooperators, today we begin our celebration of Black History Month 2023 with the very sad mention of the brutal and senseless killing of Mr. Tyre Nichols. We send sincere condolences to his family. Perhaps, we should send sympathy to the

Old lyrics, “Some day a change is gonna come,” we hope Broun Place is here then. And as we said in conjunction with MLK Day, “still 2023, we are on that mission.” Manager, Mr. Noel Ellison. Michelle Sajous, director of Riverbay’s Community Relations department, prepared a marvelous, well-planned tribute to a man truly deserving. Mr. Ellison, the Ellison family and extended family were all in attendance. Mr. Ellison is committed to supporting Co-op City for way over thirty years. He is proud of the ideals of our Mitchell-Lama middle-income development. Mr. Ellison’s knowledge of our history, the rules and procedures is far beyond many living here.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. Yes, come February 2023, it will be time to prepare. Candidates will be asking for your signature to get on the ballot, then the campaigns are underway. Voting is your cooperator responsibility, so prepare to do it.

Live here and live longer in our NORC community. We have shopping, many medical services, exercise and rehabilitation and socialization opportunities, all within walking distance, and those items contribute to a healthier you and a stronger community.

Disappointingly, regarding having a meeting in Building 21, their executive members have gotten back to us and responded that their meeting room is not completed for use. We will follow-up.

I was hoping to generate an association newsletter. We want your tidings and shout-outs. All your news is welcome; anything of importance to you is important to me.

Reviewing garbage procedures: The white bin is for paper, while green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks. Clothes for recycling should be brought to the front or rear of Garage 6. Brand new bins are at the doors/gates of Garage 6. 877-VAX-4NYC or visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Seniors, register with the Riverbay “RUOK” emergency contact program. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic sickness. Seniors, get involved with JASA.

Again, thank you very much to our Walker family for acknowledging Broun Places’ gift with respect to their son, John, 57, who succumbed to cancer on January 14. We extend our deep and sincere condolences to the Walker family; may they know no more sorrow.

We send happy birthday greetings one day late to Ayano Kate Kindaichi, former cooperator, former I.S. 181 math teacher and my second daughter.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Director’s Viewpoint – Leslie Peterson